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The NFL Combine is underway as NFLPA report cards came out and there were some shockers.  Teams like the LA Chargers and the Washington Commanders totally turned things around in one year due to the culture set by their new head coaches, Jim Harbaugh and Dan Quinn.  The fellas then dive into the discussion on what is important for a franchise - the locker room, the training staff?   Plus, Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever are playing a preseason game against the Brazilian National Team and the tickets sold out in 42 minutes. Is it safe to say Caitlin is 'the face' of the WNBA now? And the guys debate what makes someone "the Face" of any of the major leagues - should Kobe have been crowned as the face of the NBA, alongside guys like Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James?  Luka Doncic and the LA Lakers played his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, where he dropped a triple double and produced one of the coldest sports photos of all time.  Lastly, the guys touch on technology in sports, as the MLB is utilizing computers to aid umpires calling pitches - is this the way things should go in all sports? All this and more on today's episode of No Warmup.

0:00 - Topic Tease
1:00 - Offseason Mode
3:08 - NFL Team Report Cards: The Players Have Spoken
10:00 - What's Most Important In An Organization?
12:25 - Visitor's Locker Room Nightmares
13:33 - NFL Combine Tracking
15:00 - Face of the League: Caitlin Clark Sells Out Arena... AGAIN
17:40 - Only 3 NBA Faces of the League and Kobe Isn't One of Them
22:50 - Coldest Photo of 2025 #lukadoncic 
25:00 - Euro vs USA Athlete Mentality
31:50 - DEBATE: New Tech Is Good For the Game (MLB & NFL)

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After impressing all with his college football knowledge on College GameDay, Timothée Chalamet shared how he strives to be one of the greatest actors of all time, citing Daniel Day-Lewis, Viola Davis, Marlon Brando, and athletes like Michael Jordan and Michael Phelps as inspirations. We dive into that mindset and discuss how the pursuit of greatness transcends both acting and athletics. Then, we shift gears to a hot debate sparked by Stephen A. Smith—can an international player be the face of the NBA? We break down the rise of stars like Luka Dončić and Patrick Mahomes as the old guard like Steph Curry and LeBron James age out, exploring what truly makes an athlete the face of their sport. From culture to competition, we connect the dots between the mentalities that drive legends across every field. Don’t miss this unique look at how athletes and actors alike chase excellence - all this and more on today's episode of No Warmup.

0:00 - An Unexpected Message: Striving For Greatness
5:01 - Can An International Player Be The Face of the NBA?
17:30 - The Reason For The Growing Gap in Sports Development
25:50 - Bracketology: Are The Blue Bloods of College Basketball Fading?

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Shedeur Sanders made the news again, announcing that he will not be working out at this years NFL Combine, and instead will focus on meeting with teams and interviews.  They guys dive into the topic and wonder how much of an influence Deion Sanders had on this decision, and despite all the criticism Shedeur may be facing for this decision, there have been plenty of other recent QBs who have made the same decision: Joe Burrow, Andrew Luck, Kyler Murray and Matt Stafford to name a few.  A major scandal has erupted in the NCAA, as Fresno State men's basketball players have been caught allegedly gambling on their own games, sparking the guys into a fierce debate on the gambling issue in sports.  Flopping in youth basketball is becoming a serious problem, and the fellas discuss the influence some of these NBA stars are having on the younger generation.  Alex Ovechkin, coming off of a broken leg, scored a hat trick last night to put him just 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all time record.  And lastly, the MLB and ESPN are ending their 35 year relationship, and the guys dive into a discussion on how sports leagues are handling their declining ratings. 

0:00 - Star College Players Say NO To NFL Combine
8:48 - New York Giants: Aaron Rodgers or Shedeur Sanders?
14:18 - Is The Hype TOO High For This Heisman Winner?
19:50 - How Gambling Culture Is Infecting College Sports 
27:05 - NBA Culture Ruining Youth Sports?
32:14 - Why ESPN Divorces MLB
38:24 - How To Fix Basketball 
42:40 - Overchkin About To Break The GOAT's Record
48:20 - Best Athletes By Decade

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On today's episode of No Warmup, P.K. Subban says what everyone is thinking -  today's NBA basketball culture has lost its aura. The guys discuss why this is happening and what's truly at the core of NHL hockey's meteoric rise in popularity coming out of the 4 Nations tournament. Plus, Euro soccer hooligans lose it as Mbappe rattles off a hat-trick last night while taking down Man City during the Champions League competition - how does this level of fandom equate to NFL fandoms in the USA? The guys also discuss Rick Pitino's viral halftime speech to his top-ranked St. John's squad and the need for old-school will power in sports. Lastly, the guys debate what the most difficult things to do in sports. All this and more on today's episode of No Warmup.

0:00 - P.K. Subban Rips LeBron James and NBA Culture
3:10 - Competitive Edge of Hockey vs Basketball Today
8:28 - Is LeBron The Reason For NBA's Seeming Downfall?
14:38 - Euro Mind Can't Comprehend This Viral Halftime Speech
25:03 - Champions League Hooligans vs National Pride
33:17 - Is Hitting a Baseball the HARDEST Thing In Sports?

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Today on No Warmup, Nick and Scott dive into the resurfaced story of Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin, who made headlines in 2013 for what people referred to as "Bullygate."  The guys dive into the realities of football locker rooms and what types of characters you may encounter in them.  Bullying and hazing has become a hot topic in sports in the last 15 years, and the guys recount their experiences being welcomed to the team in college football.  Ashton Jeanty spoke with Jon Gruden about his unconventional stance ahead of the NFL draft, and the guys dive into some comments made by potential number one overall pick, Cam Ward.  The Four Nation Face Off put on by the NHL has caught a lot of fire, especially the fights from the Tkachuk brothers.  Lastly, the guys touch on the sorry state of the NBA All Star weekend. 

0:00 -  The Rise and Fall of Bullying/Hazing in Sports
22:05 - NFL Draft News Update 
36:07 - Hockey vs Basketball

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Today on No Warmup, Luke Musgrave of the Green Bay Packers returns to the show to talk football and flying.  After fighting back from injury this season, Luke returned in time to play in the Packer's playoff game against eventual Super Bowl Champion the Philadelphia Eagles.  The fellas talk about defensive standout Zach Baun, as well as debate the legitimacy and effectiveness of guardian caps used throughout the NFL.  After being drafted 2 years ago, Luke gives the guys a rundown on what the process is like for a college prospect who has been invited to the NFL Combine and about to embark on the draft process.  As always, Luke's aviation expertise creeps in, and he gives the guys some knowledge on airplanes and his interests outside of football.

0:00 - Intro: NFL Draft Preview
0:35 - Green Bay Packers TE Joins the Show
2:43 - Overcoming Injury 
4:43 - What Made The Eagles Better Than The Rest
7:57 - Player Perspective on Guardian Caps in the NFL
9:44 - Do Players Even Watch The Super Bowl?
12:00 - Luke Loves Rockets and Planes
15:15 - Pilot-in-training Take on Washington DC Helicopter Crash
15:50 - Packers Future in the Division
17:23 - Combine And NFL Team Interview Preparation 
22:40 - Offseason, Fortnite, and Pro Bono Work
28:40 - Funniest Positions and (Bad) Financial Advice
32:48 - NFL Friends on Other Teams

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Nick and Scott hold down the show as Mikey is away.  After criticizing the Kansas City Chiefs earlier in the week, the guys take a look at a video going around of Mahomes and Travis Kelce during the Super Bowl, which brings up an interesting debate.  Hot rumors flying around the NFL world, as there are whispers that Matt Stafford may be headed to the New York Giants, and possibly Aaron Rodgers to the LA Rams.  Word on the street is that the Pittsburgh Steelers inquired about Trevor Lawrence, and the fellas give some love to Nick Sirianni and the Super Bowl Champion Eagles.  The NFL Draft is just around the corner, and the guys take a look at a mock draft top 10, which includes Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter, and Shedeur Sanders.  Shedeur is making waves as he just entered into the music world, releasing his first song and music video which brings up a passionate discussion on whether or not this is a red flag for a QB pre draft.  Notre Dame football made a move to hire a GM from the Detroit Lions, and the guys end the show discussing the imperfect nature of the NFL draft and what makes a player succeed at the next level. 

0:00 - The Patriots Did It... Right?!
3:50 - NY Giants Are Going for A GIANT QB
8:40 - NY Jets Woes & Aaron Rodgers Next Stop
13:08 - The Travis Kelce Ultimatum 
17:50 - How To Lead: Dominate or Delegate?
22:50 - Surprise! Kellen Moore Arrives in New Orleans
25:35 - NFL Prospects & Wild Mock Draft 
30:30 - Shedeur Sanders Rap Video Drops: Distraction or Dedication?
37:50 - SEC & BIG 10: NFL Combine Invites By School
39:30 - The Rise of Greatness + Imprecise NFL Draft
46:43 - Notre Dame Football Hires New GM From Lions

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Cam Newton went on Travis Hunter's podcast and gave him some questionable advice that the guys talk over.  Josh Allen's MVP speech led to a touching moment with "Slick Rick" in the Bills mailroom, and the fellas discuss the beauty of sports and being on a team.  As the dust from the Super Bowl settles, the guys jump in on the controversial discussion about the mentality differences between old school athletes and modern ones.  The guys argue on whether or not Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have too nonchalant of an approach to a massive moment like the Super Bowl, and compare the behavior and mindset to that of Tom Brady.  Last week's Luka Doncic trade sent shockwaves through the NBA and sports world, and the guys touch on Luka's debut with the Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks organization and fandom in shambles.  They end the show debating whether football will ever eclipse soccer in global popularity, as Lionel Messi's appearance at the Super Bowl made a big splash. All this and more on today's episode of No Warmup.

0:00 - Cam Newton's Take on NFL Draft and Leadership
6:40 - The MVP Speech That Means More
11:40 - Athlete Mentality: Modern Era Mindset vs OG Grit
17:00 - Mahomes Post-Game
20:15 - Travis Kelce Should Learn From Taylor Swift
22:45 - Why Football Is SO popular in the USA
28:35 - Dallas Mavs Kick Out Fans From Game
36:05 - Debate: Swag Improves Performance
40:00 - Lionel Messi More Popular Than ALL NFL?

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Super Bowl LIX wraps as the Philadelphia Eagles smacked down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.  Jalen Hurts and the Eagle's offense was able to capitalize on mistakes by the Chiefs, turning turnovers into touchdowns.  Rookie CB Cooper DeJean had his first career NFL interception, and it just so happened to be a pick six in the Super Bowl on his birthday.  The guys dive into how this loss affects Mahome's legacy as he chases Tom Brady for the GOAT crown.  The guys admire Eagle's GM Howie Roseman who put together this Super Bowl winning roster, and they DON'T admire the new score bug that Fox debuted.  Super Bowl commercials are always a big topic, and the guys touch on which commercials stood out to them.  Finally,  news broke of Aaron Rodgers not returning to NYJ, and the guys speculate where he could end up next - the Steelers, the Raiders, the... Vikings?!  And lastly, coming out of the NFL honors ceremony, they debate whether Josh Allen was the worthy recipient of the MVP over Lamar Jackson. All this and more on today's episode of No Warmup.

0:00 - Watching Super Bowl From Germany
0:40 - What Happened to Mahomes and the Chiefs 
3:46 - Pressure Breaks O-Line Morale
6:46 - The Real Super Bowl MVPs
9:30 - Uncharacteristic Struggles 
10:35 - Excited Birthday Boy 
11:22 - Mahomes the Kid to Brady the GOAT?
15:18 - Personal Perseverance: Jalen Hurts Is Here
19:01 - Giants GM Joe Schoen and Madden Boys
21:05 - Eagles OC Kellen Moore Future
25:09 - Eagles HC Nick Sirianni Shows His True Colors
28:15 - Minimalists at FOX Debut Score Bug 
32:30 - Super Bowl's Unifying Message
33:52 - Aaron Rodgers Allegedly OUT In NYC
41:12 - Rumor: Russell Wilson On The Move
42:35 - Did Josh Allen Deserve the MVP over Lamar Jackson?
46:20 - Who's Getting A Ring?

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Jordan Neuman, head coach of the Stuttgart Surge in the European League of Football and three-time German Bowl champion, shares his thoughts on the Super Bowl and what makes the Patrick Mahomes - Andy Reid partnership so special from an offensive mindset.

The guys also dive into the Detroit Lions' rise under Dan Campbell and why his leadership deserves more recognition. With his deep Texas roots, Coach Neuman opens up about the heart of Texas High School Football and the lasting influence of Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. Plus, he draws interesting parallels between recruiting college players in the NIL era and rebuilding rosters in the European League of Football. All this and more on today's episode of No Warmup.

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